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Apple Watch Hypertension Detection Feature: Potential and Limitations
Apple's upcoming Apple Watch feature will alert users to potential hypertension, but cardiologists caution against solely relying on it for diagnosis or treatment decisions, emphasizing the need for traditional blood pressure monitoring and medical consultation.
Apple Watch Hypertension Detection Feature: Potential and Limitations
Apple's upcoming Apple Watch feature will alert users to potential hypertension, but cardiologists caution against solely relying on it for diagnosis or treatment decisions, emphasizing the need for traditional blood pressure monitoring and medical consultation.
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24% Bias Score
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: A Crucial Safety Measure
Carbon monoxide, an invisible and odorless gas, causes hundreds of U.S. deaths yearly due to improper ventilation of fuel-burning appliances; readily available detectors, certified to UL 2034, offer crucial safety measures, but only 14 states mandate their use in temporary lodging.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: A Crucial Safety Measure
Carbon monoxide, an invisible and odorless gas, causes hundreds of U.S. deaths yearly due to improper ventilation of fuel-burning appliances; readily available detectors, certified to UL 2034, offer crucial safety measures, but only 14 states mandate their use in temporary lodging.
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32% Bias Score
US Cuts Funding for mRNA Vaccine Research Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Debate
The U.S. ended funding for \$500 million in mRNA vaccine research, sparking debate over its potential impact on future pandemics, as mRNA vaccines proved effective during Covid-19 but face challenges in protecting against evolving viruses.
US Cuts Funding for mRNA Vaccine Research Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Debate
The U.S. ended funding for \$500 million in mRNA vaccine research, sparking debate over its potential impact on future pandemics, as mRNA vaccines proved effective during Covid-19 but face challenges in protecting against evolving viruses.
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60% Bias Score
AI-Powered Smart Toilet Raises \$4 Million for Gut Health Analysis
Throne, a Texas startup, secured \$4 million in funding to develop a smart toilet device using AI to analyze waste for health insights, targeting users with chronic digestive issues and launching in January 2026.
AI-Powered Smart Toilet Raises \$4 Million for Gut Health Analysis
Throne, a Texas startup, secured \$4 million in funding to develop a smart toilet device using AI to analyze waste for health insights, targeting users with chronic digestive issues and launching in January 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Security Flaw Found in Germany's New ePA System
Following the nationwide launch of Germany's electronic patient file (ePA), a security vulnerability allowing unauthorized access was identified and quickly resolved by the Gematik agency after ethical hackers from the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) reported the issue, affecting an unknown number of user...
Security Flaw Found in Germany's New ePA System
Following the nationwide launch of Germany's electronic patient file (ePA), a security vulnerability allowing unauthorized access was identified and quickly resolved by the Gematik agency after ethical hackers from the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) reported the issue, affecting an unknown number of user...
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40% Bias Score
L'Express Colloquium Showcases Scientific Advancements in Healthy Aging
L'Express's March 10th "Sciences et Santé 2025" colloquium in Paris featured Nobel laureates and experts discussing scientific advancements in healthy aging, including cellular reprogramming, AI applications, and nutritional strategies, emphasizing evidence-based approaches.
L'Express Colloquium Showcases Scientific Advancements in Healthy Aging
L'Express's March 10th "Sciences et Santé 2025" colloquium in Paris featured Nobel laureates and experts discussing scientific advancements in healthy aging, including cellular reprogramming, AI applications, and nutritional strategies, emphasizing evidence-based approaches.
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32% Bias Score
Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications Expand to More Models
Apple announced that its new hypertension notification feature, initially available on Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, will also be included on Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2, requiring watchOS 26, released September 15th.
Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications Expand to More Models
Apple announced that its new hypertension notification feature, initially available on Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, will also be included on Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2, requiring watchOS 26, released September 15th.
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8% Bias Score
US Funding Cut Threatens mRNA Vaccine Development
The US government's recent cut in public funding for mRNA vaccine research, development, and production will hinder the development of innovative disease-fighting tools, leaving the global community less prepared for future pandemics and undermining public trust in science and medicine.
US Funding Cut Threatens mRNA Vaccine Development
The US government's recent cut in public funding for mRNA vaccine research, development, and production will hinder the development of innovative disease-fighting tools, leaving the global community less prepared for future pandemics and undermining public trust in science and medicine.
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48% Bias Score
Nasal Mucus: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Goldmine
Nasal mucus, or boogers, protects against disease, and its color and microbiome indicate bodily responses; research uses analysis for early disease detection and personalized medicine.
Nasal Mucus: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Goldmine
Nasal mucus, or boogers, protects against disease, and its color and microbiome indicate bodily responses; research uses analysis for early disease detection and personalized medicine.
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48% Bias Score
Blood Test Predicts Premature Birth Risk Four Months Early
A new Chinese study reveals a blood test predicting premature birth over four months prior, using circulating RNA biomarkers; while promising, its 16-21% false positive and 26-40% false negative rates necessitate further refinement before widespread implementation.
Blood Test Predicts Premature Birth Risk Four Months Early
A new Chinese study reveals a blood test predicting premature birth over four months prior, using circulating RNA biomarkers; while promising, its 16-21% false positive and 26-40% false negative rates necessitate further refinement before widespread implementation.
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16% Bias Score
Smartwatch Detects Leukemia, Potentially Saving User's Life
New Zealand psychiatrist Amanda Faulkner's Apple Watch detected an abnormally high resting heart rate, leading to a timely diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia; doctors stated that a 48-hour delay could have been fatal, highlighting the life-saving potential of wearable health technology.
Smartwatch Detects Leukemia, Potentially Saving User's Life
New Zealand psychiatrist Amanda Faulkner's Apple Watch detected an abnormally high resting heart rate, leading to a timely diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia; doctors stated that a 48-hour delay could have been fatal, highlighting the life-saving potential of wearable health technology.
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44% Bias Score
Influencer Medical Test Promotion: Misleading and Risky
A study of over 900 Instagram and TikTok posts by influencers promoting medical tests found that over 80% used a promotional tone and lacked scientific evidence, leading to concerns about overdiagnosis and unsustainable healthcare costs, with 68% having undisclosed financial interests.
Influencer Medical Test Promotion: Misleading and Risky
A study of over 900 Instagram and TikTok posts by influencers promoting medical tests found that over 80% used a promotional tone and lacked scientific evidence, leading to concerns about overdiagnosis and unsustainable healthcare costs, with 68% having undisclosed financial interests.
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48% Bias Score
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